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Mentor Graphics Nucleus RTOS and EDGE Tools Now Available for Developers of Wireless Mobile Devices Using Freescale's i.MX31 Applications Processor
WILSONVILLE, Ore.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—July 25, 2006—
Mentor Graphics Corporation (Nasdaq:MENT) today
announced that its Nucleus(R) PLUS real-time operating system (RTOS)
and the Eclipse-powered EDGE(TM) integrated development environment
(IDE) and debugger now support the i.MX31 multimedia applications
processor from Freescale Semiconductor. As a result, users of the
Nucleus PLUS RTOS and EDGE tools can develop i.MX31 processor-based
applications that include video and audio media players, mobile gaming
consoles, GPS systems, smart phones, PDAs, ultra portable handheld
computers and other wireless mobile devices.
"The Mentor i.MX31 Nucleus RTOS and enhanced EDGE tools, in
combination with Eclipse, is an excellent use of proprietary and open
source technology, creating a solid set of integrated and validated
tools for i.MX31 customers to leverage," said Monica Hamilton,
director of wireless developer relations for Freescale.
"The i.MX31 is aimed at the sweet spot of our user base. The
Nucleus RTOS has a lot of momentum in the consumer electronics market,
so it is to our major benefit to provide support for a key
architecture such as the Freescale i.MX31 processor," said Glen
Johnson, product marketing manager, Embedded Systems Division, Mentor
Graphics.
The Nucleus RTOS is based on a royalty-free business model that
enables consumer electronics manufacturers, who generally ship in
large volumes, to save money. In addition, while the Nucleus RTOS
includes a large selection of middleware including networking, USB,
file systems, and a graphics package, the RTOS is scalable so
developers can use only those pieces of the RTOS that are required for
their application.
The EDGE Tool Suite, based on the Eclipse platform, provides a set
of plug-ins to Eclipse. The EDGE software includes an IDE, compiler,
debugger and system profiler, all of which work together to create
products from concept to deployment. The EDGE software gives embedded
developers tighter tool integration, total control over the quality
and stability of their applications, full control of release cycles,
shorter learning curves and a common platform with desktop tools.
Pricing and Availability
Licenses for the Nucleus RTOS software begin at $12,495 and
licenses for the EDGE Tool Suite begin at U.S. $3,000 per seat for the
IDE and debugger package. For more information, please contact Mentor
Graphics embedded systems division at 800-468-6853 or
embedded_info@mentor.com.
About Mentor Graphics
Mentor Graphics Corporation (Nasdaq:MENT) is a world leader in
electronic hardware and software design solutions, providing products,
consulting services and award-winning support for the world's most
successful electronics and semiconductor companies. Established in
1981, the company reported revenues over the last 12 months of over
$725 million and employs approximately 4,050 people worldwide.
Corporate headquarters are located at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road,
Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-7777. World Wide Web site:
http://www.mentor.com/.
Mentor Graphics and Nucleus are registered trademarks and EDGE is
a trademark of Mentor Graphics Corporation. All other company or
product names are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their
respective owners.
Contact:
Mentor Graphics
Jennifer Tanveer, 251-208-3400 ext 3415
Email Contact
Sonia Harrison, 503-685-1165
Email Contact
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